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Quality Stamping & Machining, Inc. of Sumner, Washington, has endured market shifts for 30 years and plans to continue groundbreaking aerospace work.
By Jennifer Ferrero
Chuck and Judy Girtz started Quality Stamping & Machining, Inc. 30 years ago, after Chuck had worked as a machinist for 20 years in the Pacific Northwest. If you are doing the math, you might notice that if Chuck started working in his 20s, he’ s now in his 70s and still going strong. While some retire in their mid-60s, it seems the retirement age may be increasing. In the case of Chuck and Judy Girtz, they are enjoying their aerospace manufacturing components business and plan to continue running it. Their primary work is for Boeing ' s Commercial
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